Episode 66 – The Little Things That Make A Relationship Suck

Co-Host: Scot and Emily McKay - X & Y Communications

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In the second installment of our two-part episode, Emily and I break down the little things couples do (often to each other) that make a relationship suck. To kick things off, we talk about the scene in the movie The Good, The Bad And The Ugly itself that’s the best metaphor for how men and women ruin their relationships together.

Next, we talk about the importance of realizing that some allegedly ‘small’ annoyances in a relationship are actually HUGE to the other partner. And YES…you want examples, and we’ve got ’em.

What’s the difference between being snarky and being a smart-ass…and is either okay? What are some dangerous ways that bad parenting can actually negatively affect your relationship? What should always be off the table in any disagreement and NEVER fair game?

And how about those habits we fall into that seem innocuous at first, but prove to be toxic over time? What kinds of expectations are too idealistic for real life…and which are perfectly reasonable? How do external stresses seep into a relationship to make it worse?

What negative effects can pregnancy have if we’re not vigilant? How about blended families? What happens when men and women confuse being equal with being the same?

And no discussion of the little things that can wreck a relationship would be complete without discussion of your sex life together, right? Get ready for a no-holds-barred experience, as no stone gets left unturned.

The program on how to have a great long-term relationship is finally available. Find the men’s version, Get Together, Stay Together, at www.gettogetherstaytogether.com and the women’s version, My One & Only, at www.scotandemily.com

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“When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.”